[Tokyo] “BEYOND STADIUM 2024” will be held! It will be held again this year! Very popular boccia tournament! [Recruiting teams to participate in the Boccia tournament]
*Tokyo*
Press release: September 4, 2024
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“BEYOND STADIUM 2024” will be held! It will be held again this year! Very popular boccia tournament! [Recruiting teams to participate in the Boccia tournament]
*November 17th (Sunday) 10:00-17:00 @Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium* At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which is gaining momentum, athletes representing Japan are continuing to perform well. Now that the enthusiasm for para sports has not cooled down, Tokyo is holding an event called BEYOND where children who will lead the next generation can experience the charm of para sports while having fun under the theme of “Getting closer to para athletes!”
STADIUM 2024 will be held.
* We are currently recruiting teams to participate in the popular annual boccia tournament “BOCCIA BEYOND CUP” held within the event. * Anyone can participate, whether you have a disability or not, so please feel free to apply!
* * Details of the interview will be announced around November 7th (Thursday). *
* Event overview *
* ■ Event name *
BEYOND STADIUM 2024
* ■ Date and time *
Sunday, November 17, 2020, from 10:00 to 17:00
* ■ Location *
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium (1-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) URL: https://www.tef.or.jp/tmg/access.html
* ■ Cooperation *
Japan Boccia Association, Sophia University Go Beyond
* ■ Main contents *
・BOCCIA BEYOND CUP
・Stage content (challenge projects based on parasports, participatory dance events, etc.)
・Para sports experience corner
* ■ Participation fee * Free
*Event Ambassador*
Opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with Suzuki Fuku, an actor who has expanded his range of activities to include dramas, movies, plays, and musicals.*
We welcome Yui Wago, who played the role of “A Small Plane with One Wing”*, as our ambassador. *
The two will share the appeal of parasports through appearing in stage content and participating in parasports experiences.
*Recruiting teams to participate in “BOCCIA BEYOND CUP”*
* ■ Number of participating teams*
64 teams (a lottery will be held if there are many applications) *30 teams will be given priority to teams that include people with disabilities.
* ■Participation qualifications*
・Anyone can participate. (Regardless of disability and age)
・3 to 6 people per team
*Priority will be given to teams who live, study, or work in Tokyo. * ■How to apply*
On TEAM BEYOND official website * “BEYOND STADIUM 2024” special page * From
Please apply.
* ■Application period*
From September 4th (Wednesday) to October 2nd (Wednesday), 2020 *The winning team will receive a tournament hosted by the Japan Boccia Association, scheduled to be held in April 2027.
You will be given the right to participate in “BOCCIA JAPAN CUP 2025”. * ■Match format*
All games are 2-end system
*The game will be played in half court until the second round. *This year, all games including the final will have two ends.
* “BEYOND STADIUM 2024 in Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium” special page * * https://www.para-sports.tokyo/stadium2024/ *
*As soon as the details of the event, time schedule, and other performers are decided,
We will notify you on the special page from time to time.
←You can also access it from here.
*What is [TEAM BEYOND]*
A parasports support project in Tokyo. All members, including those who play sports, those who watch them, and those who support them, work together as one team to make parasports more exciting.
We carry out various initiatives throughout the year, such as experiencing parasports in the city and exhibiting a booth at events. ■Future main plans■
*November 18th (Monday)*
* (Planned) Wheelchair rugby viewing event SHIBUYA CUP 2024 * * WEB SITE * * https://www.para-sports.tokyo/*
* LINE * * https://bit.ly/3N46xs8*
*X (old Twitter)* * https://twitter.com/sports_tokyo*
* Facebook * * https://www.facebook.com/parasports.tokyo/*
* Instagram * * https://www.instagram.com/tokyoparasports/*
* Let’s support our favorite athletes from Tokyo to the world! * * Information site related to athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Games * * https://www.sports-tokyo-info.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/paris2024-tokyo-athlete/*
[Contact information]
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Life, Culture and Sports, Sports Promotion Department, Para Sports Division
Phone: 03-5000-7249